Support of business in biotechnology sector - Industrial Biotechnology Development Programme for Lithuania in 2011-2013

Publish date: 2013-02-20

Biotechnology in Lithuania is one of the most promising and fast developing business sector. According to the European Commission’s information platform, Lithuania is way ahead of other Eastern and Central European countries concerning biotechnology development. Moreover, biotechnology is also strategic sector and is included in the Lithuanian Government’s long-term strategy. By the research work results, the Industrial Biotechnology Development Programme in 2011-2013 was established. It is essential to increase investment in the biotechnology area and also to receive financial grants for the implementation of the projects.

Industrial Biotechnology Development Programmefor Lithuania in 2011-2013 is initiative launched by the Ministry of Education and Science and the Ministry of Economy. The plan is expected to create innovative technologies and high-added value products that can be successfully commercialized. The total budget is €14.5m, where eligible participants can apply up to €0,3m.

The programme is allocated to Research and Higher Education institutions as well as to small and medium-sized enterprise. All application for the project is evaluated by the experts of Agency for Science, Innovation and Technology (MITA). There are no existing selection criteria for candidates therefore the best project are selected for the implementation.

In relation to peer review report, the Industrial Biotechnology Development Programme objectives are to create:

· Bio-plastics and materials to be obtained from renewable raw materials using biotechnological methods

· New biocatalysts and develop their application technologies

· New pharmacy and veterinary products.

The procedure of application starts with a call of proposal. In the first year of the programme two calls were launched. MITA website provides all necessary information about the process of request for applicants regarding the call for proposals, financial and legal information, participation rules, documents and contacts.

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